PIMCO Funds Under Review Following Gross' Exit

REACTION: All Morningstar analyst ratings on PIMCO funds are under review following today's news

Russel Kinnel 29/09/2014
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We are placing all rated PIMCO funds under review—including the flagship PIMCO Total Return—while we assess the impact of today’s announcement that founder, managing director and chief investment officer Bill Gross is leaving the firm for Janus. PIMCO has said it will name a replacement for Gross by end of day, Friday, September 26.

Following Mohamed El-Erian’s departure in March, PIMCO named six deputy CIOs in order to make a more orderly plan of succession. They are Andrew Balls, Dan Ivascyn, Mihir Worah, Mark Kiesel, Scott Mather and Virginie Maisonneuve. These six will likely play key roles in the wake of Gross’ departure.

PIMCO’s depth of resources means investors have time to reassess their options. While it is not a shock to see Gross depart, it is a big surprise to see him leave so quickly and to a competitor.

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Russel Kinnel  Russel Kinnel is Morningstar's director of mutual fund research. He is also the editor of Morningstar FundInvestor, a monthly newsletter dedicated to helping investors pick great mutual funds, build winning portfolios, and monitor their funds for greater gains. (Click here for a free issue). Mr. Kinnel would like to hear from readers, but no financial-planning questions, please. Follow Russel on Twitter: @russkinnel.

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